Tray signs are fascia signs folded from aluminium sheet so the face turns back at the edges into returns, typically 50–75 mm deep, then powder coated and hung on concealed fixings.
The case for tray signs in Barry
- A modern Barry retail park unit with grey cladding suits a powder-coated tray matched to the window frames' RAL colour.
- Professional practices in Barry, such as dentists, opticians and solicitors, may prefer a tray because a clean folded edge suggests care.
- Businesses moving into a refurbished Barry building can use a wrap-around tray to hide an uneven old fascia without stripping it out.
What tray signs cost in Barry
Here is the price picture for tray signs in Barry: a guide of £1,250 to £3,450 per sign, with VAT on top. The rows below give more detail. A survey or artwork check comes first, and then we confirm the price in writing.
| Item | Guide, ex VAT | Inc. VAT (20%) |
|---|---|---|
| Tray sign up to 3 m, vinyl lettering | £1,250 – £2,100 | £1,500 – £2,520 |
| Tray sign 3–5 m, raised acrylic lettering | £1,850 – £3,450 | £2,220 – £4,140 |
| Push-through or routed letters (non-lit) | £350 – £950 | £420 – £1,140 |
Length matters most, because longer trays need joints, more coating and more fixing rail. Then come the lettering method, letter count, special or metallic powder coats, access height and removal of the old sign. Every figure is confirmed after survey and an artwork check.
Options for your Barry project
Tray with raised acrylic letters
Solid acrylic letters fixed proud of the face for depth and shadow.
Tray with built-up letters
Fabricated metal letters on the tray face for a layered look.
Light-ready tray
Deep enough for LED modules, with cable entry agreed, fitted unlit for now.
Do you need permission for a sign in Barry?
Deemed or express consent? In Wales the answer depends on the 1992 Control of Advertisements Regulations, as amended, rather than the English 2007 version. A plain, unlit sign on your own business frontage is often allowed without applying, within limits on size and position, but the details differ from England's, and conservation areas call for extra care. If the building is listed, expect to need listed building consent too. We check with the council before you commit to tray signs, and can prepare the drawings and photographs or handle the submission for you.
Covering Barry and South Glamorgan
We cover Barry and every other part of South Glamorgan as part of a UK-wide service. Where a survey is needed, we arrange a visit to measure and photograph the site; for many graphics and vehicle jobs, clear photos and measurements are enough to quote from. Addresses in CF62 and CF63 are all within our Barry coverage. Barry lies around 7.1 miles south-west of Cardiff.
Neighbouring towns
- Tray signs in Penarth 6 mi
- Tray signs in Cardiff 7 mi
- Tray signs in Whitchurch 8 mi
- Tray signs in Llantwit Major 9 mi
- Tray signs in Rhiwbina 9 mi
Want a firm figure? Use the quote form to send images and dimensions of the site or vehicle. We will price tray signs at no charge and send a proof for your approval before production begins.